Mr. Roy Lynn Morgan Jr., 78, of Ruth, MS, went to be with the Lord March 17, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Roy was born July 13, 1941 and was the son of Roy Lynn Morgan Sr. and Myrtle Wells Morgan. He was a long time member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Bogue Chitto, MS. He loved his family very much and enjoyed his time with them, as well as his fur babies. He loved the outdoors, gardening, fruit trees and working with the cows. He was a Mechanic and had a Small Engine Repair business. He loved to talk to people and never met a stranger. He proudly served our country in the United States Army in France.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jimmy Morgan and Robert "Bob" Morgan and one nephew, Chris Welch.

He is survived by his first wife, Cheryl Lofton Smith of Brookhaven, MS; second wife, Frances Morgan of McComb, MS; one son, Terry Morgan of McComb, MS; three daughters, Tracey Leger of Ruth, MS, Denna Fortenberry and husband, David of Summit, MS and Jessica Coleman Morgan and Wyatt Oakes of Ruth, MS; one brother, Gene Morgan and wife, Barbara of Ruth, MS; one sister, Marilyn Welch of Brookhaven, MS; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 21, 2020 from 3:00 PM until time of service at 5:00 PM at Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit, MS with Bro. Chase Permenter officiating.

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